CMI Management of Facilities & Resources 2

Question 1

Which inventory management method ensures that older cleaning supplies are used before newer stock?

Accepted Answer

FIFO (First In, First Out)

Answer

FIFO (First In, First Out) ensures older stock is consumed before newer supplies, preventing expiration and waste.

Question 2

A custodial supervisor notices that paper towel consumption has increased by 40% over the past month. What is the FIRST step to take?

Accepted Answer

Conduct an audit to identify the cause of the increase

Answer

An audit helps identify whether the increase is due to waste, theft, increased occupancy, or equipment malfunction before taking action.

Question 3

Which scheduling approach assigns custodial staff to specific zones or areas they are solely responsible for maintaining?

Accepted Answer

Zone cleaning

Answer

Zone cleaning assigns individual workers to specific areas, promoting accountability and consistent quality in each zone.

Question 4

What does a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) primarily communicate to custodial staff?

Accepted Answer

Hazard information, safe handling, and emergency procedures for a chemical

Answer

SDS documents provide critical safety information including hazards, PPE requirements, first aid, and spill response for each chemical.

Question 5

In custodial management, what is the purpose of a 'work loading' calculation?

Accepted Answer

To calculate how many staff hours are needed to clean a given area

Answer

Work loading calculates staffing needs by dividing total cleanable square footage by the production rate per worker per hour.

(CMI) Certified Custodial Technician Practice Test